King of the Pride Lands. Simba has grown since we last saw him; he is now nearly as imposing as his father Mufasa was, and he takes his role in life much more seriously. One might even think that the trauma he suffered in his first movie was enough to make him somewhat reactionary and overprotective; he will spare no effort to preserve the Circle of Life and to keep his daughter Kiara from being hurt.

Scar couldn't let go of his hate... and in the end, it destroyed him.

I banished you from the Pride Lands! Now you and your young cub... get out!

If something happened to you, I don't know what I'd do. One day I won't be here... and I need you to carry on in my place.

Zira's eldest son. He is best described as a "dork"; fancying himself as smart and of great leadership quality, he is a mangy, parasite-ridden, bony misfit with very few positive qualities. His foremost desire is to prove his worth to his mother. He turns out to have some disturbing leanings toward pyromania.

In UpendiWhere the passionfruit grows sweetAnd it's so divineThat you lose your mindAs it sweeps you off your feetIn UpendiWithout a worry or a careIt just takes twoTo make it trueYour heart will lead you there

A mystical mandrill; He is the pride's medicine man, shaman, and seer. He can communicate with the spirits of the Great Kings of the past, and was a great friend of Mufasa when Simba was a cub. He lives in a baobab tree some distance from Pride Rock, painting in order to develop his prophecies

Hey! You! How dare you save the King's daughter?

Asante sanaSquash bananaWe we nuguMi mi apana!

I don't think this is going to work... but I trust you. I just hope you know what you are doing!

simba's daughter, the Princess and heir to Pride Rock. As a cub, she is even more flighty and irresponsible than Simba was, and yet she has a sharp wit and a strong will. She grows into a lioness who, while a very poor hunter, is more concerned with making her father see another side to the Circle of Life, one which will allow him to follow Mufasa's example and yet to make the right decisions for the Pride.

And if I see any strangers, don't talk to them. Come straight home. Okay, okay. Can I go now? Please?

simba's daughter, the Princess and heir to Pride Rock. As a cub, she is even more flighty and irresponsible than Simba was, and yet she has a sharp wit and a strong will. She grows into a lioness who, while a very poor hunter, is more concerned with making her father see another side to the Circle of Life, one which will allow him to follow Mufasa's example and yet to make the right decisions for the Pride.

Daddy... you have to promise to let me do this on my own. Promise?

My father said there was a... a darkness in Scar that he couldn't escape.

A wise King once told me, "We are one." I didn't understand what he meant... now I do.

Cub of Zira, and the one chosen by Scar to rule after him; Kovu was banished to the Outlands when Simba regained power after the death of Scar. According to Scar's dying wish, Zira is committed to training him to avenge his death by killing Simba and retaking Pride Rock. Kovu's views on the matter change after he meets Kiara and hears the story of Scar from Simba's mouth.

Zira's only female cub is devious and malicious; she is Zira's most trusted ally in her schemes, and indeed she grows to look very much like Zira in her adulthood. However, she is the first to be swayed by Kiara's wisdom and to abandon Zira to her futile vengeance

That's it! Now come on... Kiara has started her hunt. We have to move quickly.

{hushed, to herself} Get him! What are you waiting for? Kovu, get him!

Queen of Pride Rock, and Simba's mate. She is dignified and regal now, only showing her more playful side in private conversation with Simba; at all other times, she commands respect from the lionesses in her pride.

Zira's only female cub is devious and malicious; she is Zira's most trusted ally in her schemes, and indeed she grows to look very much like Zira in her adulthood. However, she is the first to be swayed by Kiara's wisdom and to abandon Zira to her futile vengeance

Someone once lied to usNow we're not so blindFor we knew he would do what he's doneAnd we know that he'll never be one of us ANTELOPE: He is not one of us ANTELOPE: Deception ZEBRA: Disgrace ANTELOPE: Deception ZEBRA: Disgrace ANTELOPE: Deception

The wisecracking meerkat with the "no-worries" attitude has become employed by Simba as his royal babysitter. He takes it upon himself to instruct Kiara in the things which make lifereallyworth living-- how to take it easy. Yet he respects and fears Simba's temper as King, and would do nothing (intentionally) to let him down.

But who's gonna teach him the really important stuff? Like how to belch?

{burp}

And dig for grubs?

I'm telling ya, buddy... it's gonna be like old times. You, me... and the little guy.

No worries, Simba. We're on her like stink on a warthog!

{grossed out} Ohhh.. you always do that! You take a bite out of every one, and then put it back. It drives me crazy!

The mate of Scar during his reign; Zira cherishes the memory of the dark lion, and her greatest desire is to see Simba dead and herself and Kovu as the rulers of the Pride Lands. With her three cubs, Kovu, Nuka, and Vitani, she leads the pride of Outsiders in the desolate Outlands, well beyond the borders of the Pride Lands

Oh... haven't you met my son, Kovu? He was hand-chosen by Scar to follow in his pawprints... and become King!

Cub of Zira, and the one chosen by Scar to rule after him; Kovu was banished to the Outlands when Simba regained power after the death of Scar. According to Scar's dying wish, Zira is committed to training him to avenge his death by killing Simba and retaking Pride Rock. Kovu's views on the matter change after he meets Kiara and hears the story of Scar from Simba's mouth

What kind of hunter are you, anyway-- Princess? You almost got yourself killed out there.

You're still breathing too hard. Relax... feel the earth under your paws... so it doesn't shift and make noise.

Okay-- I have to tell her today. Oh... where do I start? "Kiara... Zira had a plot-- and I was part of it. But I don't wanna be, because-- it's because I love you. {sighs} Oh, she'll never believe me. But I gotta try.